heavy steering

Unread post by **froggy** » 03 Feb 2020, 11:57

Hi, my S1 Xantia"s steering has started getting heavy, any ideas on why ? its not all the time. noticed that have a slight leak on the accumulator sphere, would that have anything to do with it. thanks Terry.

white exec · Unread post by **white exec** » 03 Feb 2020, 12:45

Air in the fluid will make steering heavy and often notchy.
Check the LHM reservoir for signs of bubbles - dip a sample with a small clear container, after having driven the car.

Unread post by **RichardW** » 03 Feb 2020, 12:59

It's a Xantia, odds on it will be the UJ at the bottom of the column..... squirt some lubricant onto it from behind the driver's wheel.

Unread post by **froggy** » 03 Feb 2020, 19:05

the steering is starting to groan a bit. sounds like uv joint is the issue.

Unread post by **Peter.N.** » 04 Feb 2020, 10:33

I would second Richards diagnosis, sounds like the UJ is trying to seize up.

Peter

Sharkie · Unread post by **Sharkie** » 04 Feb 2020, 18:49

Check the aux belt if it's slipping as well

Unread post by **Peter.N.** » 04 Feb 2020, 23:08

Yes that too, it was a problem on the BX's and XM's.

Peter

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